Tessa was used to being bossed around. In fact, compared to the horrors she had heard from her mother, Princess Cordelia could be considered an angel compared to the devils Tess'a ancestors had to serve. The Princess, though bossy, had a friendly aura around herself. Her stern and stubborn character was witnessed and exercised on all and not just who served her. It was for this reason alone that Tessa had become comfortable around her. She had been by her side for as long as she could remember.
She had also become friendly acquainted with the Prince. However, that didn't mean that she was comfortable around him. She still didn't know the Prince, and she didn't have to. Her purpose was to serve the Princess until death or unless said otherwise. Her acquaintance with the Prince did not mat
